Where has Catherine, Princess of Wales been since cancer announcement?

Since the Princess of Wales cleared rumors as to her 'disappearance' in a video in March, confirming that she was battling cancer, the press has stepped back and allowed the royal family to deal with the struggle together behind closed doors. We look at where Catherine has been since the bombshell announcement.

Royal expert Robert Jobson told 'Hello!' magazine that the cancer diagnosis was a ‘huge blow’ to William and Kate. Yet stepping out of the limelight has not stopped the couple from being good parents. Jobs hints that the Princess of Wales has been determined to ‘stick to a routine’ - for the sake of their children.

"It’s been tough on both of them, not least as parents, as they try to reconcile their children's mental well-being with the seriousness of her diagnosis."

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He added the two are surely 'closer' as they battle this ordeal together and that their bond is now ‘unshakeable’. "there is no question that William has been Catherine's rock. He is the constant in her life and she is at the heart of his."

Tatler reports that Prince William and his wife and children 'retreated' to their family home of Anmer Hall in Norfolk. Here they spent the Easter break, allegedly alongside Catherine's mother, Carole Middleton who"moved in with them in order to offer additional support."

Tatler also revealed that the Princess has been 'keeping up to date with her Early Years project' from home. She even made her first public statement since she revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer, paying tribute to the victims of a knife attack in Sydney on the kensingtonroyal instagram page.

Catherine had asked the public for ‘some time, space and privacy in March, after the controversy surrounding her disappearance and all the conspiracy theories that have arisen following the abdominal operation she underwent in January. The Princess announced that she is suffering from cancer.

Kate Middleton appeared in a video, recorded by the BBC on Wednesday 20th March 2024 and broadcast the following Friday, in which the Princess herself wanted to explain in first person what she is going through and how she and her family were coping.

It is not known what type of cancer Kate Middleton has, but she has admitted that it was discovered during the abdominal operation she underwent on 16 January at The London Clinic. Although the operation was successful and it was initially thought that there was no cancer, on further examination they discovered that the disease was indeed present.

According to the Daily Mail, the cancer confirmation came the day before the mass in honour of King Constantine of Greece, held at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on 27 February. Prince William was due to attend the ceremony but surprised the public and press by not being present and pulling out at the last minute.

The Princess of Wales' medical team recommended that she undergo preventative chemotherapy treatment and she is now undergoing that treatment.

Looking serious but calm, the Princess of Wales began her speech by thanking all those who have cared about her well-being over the past few months.

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“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful," the Princess of Wales added.

Kate Middleton admitted that the news came as a shock to her and her family and that it took time to find the right way to tell her three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.

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"I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body, and spirit," she commented. The Princess also confirmed that William has been a great support and by her side.

Finally, the Princess of Wales ended by saying that she hopes there is an understanding of the privacy and time her family needs while she completes her treatment. "My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery".

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She has not forgotten all those who suffer from the same disease, including, as fate would have it, her father-in-law, who was diagnosed with the disease following prostate surgery in January. "You are not alone," were Kate Middleton's words.

King Charles III, through a Buckingham Palace spokesman, said he was proud of the courage of his "beloved daughter-in-law, Kate", with whom he shared a stay for a few days at The London Clinic, when they both underwent surgery.

It is common knowledge that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a strained relationship with the royal couple but have wished the princess well in a statement, desiring "health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace".

From the Princess of Wales' family, her brother James sent her encouragement with a photo posted on his Instagram profile accompanied by the following words: "Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too."

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The news shocked public opinion and, among the first to react was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak. The politician released a statement to convey his support and that of the whole country to the princess, while criticizing the behavior of the media who had not respected the princess's privacy during that time.

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